Wheat-Free Oatmeal Cookies

1 c plus 3 Tbslp oat flour
2 c rolled oats
3/4 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
3/4 c sugar or 1/4- 1/2 tsp stevia
3/4 c brown sugar or 1/2 c honey & 1 tsp molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
1 c coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 c miniature chocolate chips

Combine oat flour, oats, xanthan gum, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and combine with whisk. In large bowl, mix butter, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Whisk in the eggs. Stir in the oat mixture and mix batter briskly for about 1 minute. Stir in the nuts and chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 325. If using honey bake at 300. Position racks in upper and lower third of oven. Scoop 1 Tblsp of dough and place 2" apart on lined or greased cookie sheets. Bake for 14-20 minutes. Rotate the sheets from top to bottom and from front to back halfway through baking time.

Crepes

4 eggs
1 1/3 c milk
2 Tblsp oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 c flour

Beat eggs slightly. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth or blend in blender. Heat a 7 or 8 inch fry pan over medium heat. Grease pan lightly with butter or oil before cooking each crepe. Pour a scant 1/4 cup of batter at a time into fry pan, tilting pan to cover bottom. When crepe is set, turn to brown other side.Top with fruit, yogurt, chocolate sauce, ice cream, pudding, whip cream, lemon and powdered sugar, jam or whatever you want but probably not all of them at once. Roll up and enjoy.

Makes about 14 crepes.

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

2 large avocados, ripe
1  (1 oz.) square unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
2 Tblsp - 1/2 c cocoa powder, depending how chocolaty you want it
1/2 c agave sweetener or 1/4- 1/2 tsp stevia and 1/4 c honey or 1/2 c honey
1/3 c milk
1 Tblsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt

Put all in food processor until smooth. Top with raspberries, strawberries and whip cream or spread on crepes.

Spinach Mushroom Pasta

8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1/4 c chopped onion
2 c baby spinach or 1/2 c frozen spinach
1/2 c cauliflower, sliced carrots or asparagus
2 tsp Italian seasoning or 1 tsp basil and oregano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 Tblsp crushed garlic
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped
1/4 c parmesan cheese
2 Tblsp olive oil
1/2 pkg spaghetti, cooked, reserve pasta water

Saute mushrooms and vegetables in oil until crisp tender. Add spices and garlic. Add hot spaghetti and a little   pasta water. Top with olive oil, fresh basil and parmesan. Add grilled, sliced chicken if desired.

Taquitos

1 c shredded chicken, beef or pork
1/2 onion, chopped and cooked
1/2 (4 oz.) can green chilis
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tblsp chopped fresh cilantro or 1 tsp dried cilantro
1 cup chopped baby spinach
1/2 c cream cheese
4 corn tacos

Cook chicken and shred or use leftover chicken. Put rest of ing. except tacos in pan with chicken and warm until cream cheese melts.

Heat a small amount of oil and turn to low. Dip corn tacos in oil and fill with 1/4 of filling, wrap and roll. Place seam side down on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375- 400 for about 12 minutes. Top with avocado cream, sour cream, salsa or cheese.

Avocado Cream

1 large avocado
1 clove garlic
1/3 c olive oil
juice & zest of  1 lime
1/4 c fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Put all in food processor or blender until smooth.

Orange Blueberry Muffins

2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp stevia
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c oil
1/3 c milk
1/3 c orange juice
2 Tblsp honey
1 (8 oz.) plain yogurt
1/2 tsp orange extract or 1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp orange zest
1 c blueberries mixed with 1 Tblsp flour

Whisk together dry ingredients and form a well. Mix together wet ingredients except blueberries and put into dry ing. Fold in blueberries. Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
Makes 12 muffins

Baked Chicken and Potatoes

   

4 chicken breast halves, cut into serving pieces
6 red potatoes, quartered
1 c. crushed tomatoes
2 tsp parsley flakes
1 tsp basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tblsp oil
1/4 c. parmesan cheese

Wash chicken and wipe dry with paper towel. Put enough oil in a 13 x 9 pan to cover the bottom. Place chicken in pan and place potatoes between the chicken pieces.

Sprinkle tomatoes, parsley, basil, salt and pepper over the chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle oil over all and top with cheese.

Bake in 375 oven for about an hour or until chicken is done. Do not overcook.

Makes 4 servings